The View From The Road

Blue sky with clouds, mountains in the distance, gold field in the foreground

The work of Jeremy Langston

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.”

Exhibit Statement
The View From the Road is a collection of paintings, watercolor, pastel and water-mixable oils, that are focused on representing views of the American West. The scenes are easily visible without needing to leave major arteries of travel; all were within a few hundred yards of the car if not taken directly from the car. The hope is to encourage people to get out and explore the beautiful landscapes in their own “backyards.” Views that can be experienced by those who are physically unable to make long arduous hikes. These views made such an impact on previous generations that it was deemed important enough to make an effort to make them accessible to the public as a part of the American identity of large and dramatic spaces. These are some of the scenes that Americans should be picturing when they imagine “America the beautiful.” I too was greatly impacted and needed to put these vistas onto canvas, to truly get to absorb the colors and forms of such scenes made by the chaotic forces in earth’s past. The majority of the artworks are painted with water-mixable oils using thin layers of glazing and scumbling to create a field of loose marks made up of multiple bold colors that optically mix into more naturalistic tones. Those loose marks, when viewed from a distance, resolve into focus.

Artist Biography
After owning his own mural painting business, in Denver, for ten years Jeremy returned to the university and graduated with a BA in Painting from MSU Denver and went on to receive his MFA from Illinois State University. Jeremy taught at the university level at multiple universities and colleges across central Illinois as well as at the community arts center. He is currently the Director of Education at the McLean County Art Center in Bloomington while he continues to teach and create work in his spare time at his home studio.  

Opening Reception | May 2, 2025 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Exhibit Available for Viewing | May 2 – June , 2025

Gallery Hours |
Tuesday 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Have a group or class that would like to visit? Can’t visit during regular hours? Contact us to make a reservation. Email erin@thehubart.com or call
(217)216-5032 ext 1.

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.